Holidays are Here!

I remember when I was in college working at Kohl's Department store this time of year. I HATED the crowds, rude people and all of the craziness that surrounds the holidays. I personally think everyone should have to work a black Friday once in their life. Now that I am off during the holidays I am able to take it all in and enjoy this special time of the year. Don't get me wrong, my Origami Owl business keeps me on my toes, but I have made a vow to myself that I will not allow it to consume and stress me out this year. That being said...here are some things I have been doing to get in the spirit.

Pinterest is once again my best friend during this time of the year. All throughout the remainder of the year I can easily do without the craft sensory overload, but I have managed to find some cute things the past couple of weeks. I love the idea of a Christmas village in your home, but it takes up a lot of room so this is a super cute idea. Choose your scene props, your favorite apathy jars and add baking soda!

Dara and I hosted our first ever Hootie (me) & Tootie (Dara) Owliday Bash this past weekend. We had lots of inventory for guest to choose from, food and of course prizes. Dara's home was decorated so beautifully for Christmas already so it was a perfect back drop. Here is a collage of some of our decor.

I LOVE the teal tree! I convinced Dennis that one day it would be cute in our kids rooms. 

The punch was also a Pinterest idea. It was not only the perfect color, but it was super simple. You will need to mix equal parts of blue Hawaiian Punch and lemonade. It was delicious! 

On Sunday my Mama, Taby and I went to Nashville to Christmas Village. It is located at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. There are over 250 vendors spread out in 4 different buildings. I could have spent lots of mooh-lah, but only managed to buy a few gifts. If you have never been it's definitely worth a trip. I personally love Bell Buckle Craft Fair better, but that is because there are lots of unique handmade items you can't find anywhere else. Once we finished shopping we stopped by Kay Jewelers to get my ring cleaned, it was awfully dirty. It is so funny to think about how nervous Dennis was not to ask me to marry him but because he thought I wouldn't like my ring he picked out. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my beautiful wedding set! He is the most amazing husband a girl could ask for.

Another great weekend in the books...hope you have a fantastic week!